Don Quixote and Sancho Pansa 1870

"Don Quixote and Sancho Pansa" is an oil painting created in 1870 by the French artist Honoré Daumier. The artwork depicts Don Quixote, the protagonist of Miguel de Cervantes's novel, mounted on his horse Rocinante, with Sancho Panza, his loyal squire, missing from the scene. The painting captures the spirit of the novel, highlighting the idealistic and delusional nature of Don Quixote's character. Daumier's masterful use of brushstrokes and the interplay of light and shadow give the painting a sense of movement and dynamism. This piece, now located at the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, is considered a significant work by Daumier, who was known for his satirical and socially critical art.